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My name is Garrett Johnson, and you're listening to Consider Before Cons before consuming a podcast by Fight the New Drug.

And in case you're new here, Fight the New Drug is a non-religious and non-legislative organization

that exists to provide individuals the opportunity to make an informed decision regarding pornography

by raising awareness on its harmful effects using only science, facts,

and personal accounts.

We want these conversations to be educational, uplifting, and hopeful.

As we sit down with experts, influencers, activists, and people with personal accounts,

we cover a wide variety of topics that may be triggering to some.

You can refer to the episode notes for a

specific trigger warning. Listener discretion is advised. Today's episode is with Cassidy Brown.

She's a student, an influencer, and a creator. She uses her platform to share her story.

Part of her experience is that she was first introduced to pornography at the age of nine

and developed a dependency to porn for more than a decade, while no one knew.

During this conversation, we talk about how her porn consumption negatively impacted her,

how she's addressed it, and what she's up to today.

With that being said, let's jump into the conversation.

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